Apparel attached container



March 1969 P. c. WILSON ET AL 3,430,829

APPAREL ATTACHED CONTAINER Filed Nov. 1, 1966 cu cu E 31 I Q I O Lk i Q /11 /7 F m 1 N S 3 1" N cu INVENTORS PORTER C WILSON LUC/LLE 5. WILSON United States Patent f 3,430,829 APPAREL ATTACHED CONTAINER Porter C. Wilson and Lucille E. Wilson, both of 320 E. Elvira Road, Tucson, Ariz. 85706 Filed Nov. 1, 1966, Ser. No. 591,169 US. Cl. 224-5 Int. Cl. A450 1/04 5 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE This invention relates to a display device and more particularly to a pin on display device for attachment to wearing apparel.

An object of this invention is to provide a display device that may be readily attached and removed from wearing apparel and which may serve as a coin purse and an identification badge.

Another object of the invention is to provide a pin on display device including a magnifying lens and for serving both as a coin purse and identification badge.

These and many other objects and advantages are achieved by a display device in accordance with the principles of this invention which in general may comprise: an open receptacle; a transparent cover hingedly secured to said receptacle forming a container having a closed chamber therein; an eye formed on said receptacle; a flexible hook formed on said cover cooperating with said eye to form a releasable snap fastener; a magnifying lens in said cover, the depth of said chamber equalling the focal length of said lens thereby magnifying an image on the bottom of said receptacle when viewed through said lens; a pin projecting through said receptacle for passing through a garment on which said device is to be attached; and a backing member having a clutch therein for receiving and releasably engaging said pin thereby detachably securing said container to said garment.

These and inany other objects and advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention when read in view of the appended drawing wherein:

FIGURE 1 is a vertical sectional view of a display device in accordance with the principles of this invention; and

FIGURE 2 is an exploded view of the display device shown in FIGURE 1 illustrating the relationship between the respective components.

Referring now to FIGURES 1 and 2 of the drawing, a preferred embodiment of the invention in general includes an open cylindrical receptacle 11 and an open cylindrical cover 12 of the same diameter pivotally secured to the receptacle 11 by means of a hinge 13. Both the receptacle 11 and cover 12 may be formed of a clear transparent plastic material and may be identical in size so they engage when the cover is placed over the receptacle to form a closed chamber or container. The transparent cover includes a lens 16 for magnifying objects such as coins 17, photographs or emblems carried in the container. The lens 16 may be integrally molded in forming a part of the cover 12 as shown or mounted in an opening in the cover. When it is desired to use the container only as a display device the depth of the chamber may be equal to the focal length of the lens so that photographs, emblems 3,430,829 Patented Mar. 4, 1969 and other indicia mounted on the bottom of the receptacle are magnified when viewed through the lens. Due to the transparency of the cover and the depth of the chamber this arrangement gives a three dimensional appearance to any coins, photographs or indicia in the container.

To prevent coins 17 or other objects from rattling in the container a pad or cushion 18 formed of plastic, or sponge, or the like is provided, the dimensions of the cushion corresponding to the internal dimensions of the chamber within the container. If desired, a photograph, emblem or other identifying indicia may be mounted on the inner surface of the cover so that the container may serve as both a coin holder and purse or badge. In order to snap the receptacle and cover together, the receptacle is provided with an arch 19 having an eye or opening therein for receiving a flexible lip or hook 21 integrally formed on the cover. In this manner a snap fastener is provided which may be released by flexing the hook inwardly thereby disengaging a shoulder 22 formed on the hook from the eye thus releasing the cover as shown in FIGURE 2.

A pin 23 attached to the bottom of the receptacle 11 is provided for piercing a garment 24 to which the container is to be attached. The pin 23 is received and retained Within a clutch 25 centrally positioned within a cylindrical backing plate 26. The backing plate 26 ma also be formed of a transparent plastic material and is provided with a finger recess or well 27 into which a head or rip 28 of the clutch extends. The depth of the recess or well 27 is slightly greater than the length of the grip 28 so that the grip 28 is shielded by the sidewall 29 of the backing plate from dislodgement 'by radially acting forces. The diameter of the recess in the backing plate is of sufiicient size to permit the clutch to be gripped readily with the fingers and withdrawn from the pin thus permitting the container to be easily attached and removed from the garment.

Having described a preferred embodiment of the invention in detail it will become apparent that a display device in accordance With the principles of this invention Offers many advantages. In the use of small coins it is a common thing for small children to be sent to school or other places alone carrying lunch, admission or other change upon their persons. The incidence of loss of such change during play or other activities is very high with younger children.

This invention is an answer to the problem by allowing the coin purse to be pinned upon the child when leaving home. The purse is securely fastened to the clothing by a pin and clutch gripper which will not allow it to disengage even during the most active kind of play. The front cover is securely snapped close-d and must be released by finger pressure behind the retaining arch thus assuring that the cover will not open during play or other activities. Thus coins in combinations up to one and one half dollars may be securely carried upon the person. Whenever desired a child may press the release lock and have easy access to the coins.

The magnified front cover lens displays the coins. A photograph or other display may be cut out and displayed in front of the coins. The device now becomes a display badge which is also a coin purse. Of course the device may also be used for advertising displays, identification badges or for carrying medical pills or other small items. The magnification lens may be molded to focus upon the rear of the back cover, and by leaving out the foam cushioning, a photograph may now be illuminated by light entering through the sidewalls, and enlarged creating a three dimensional effect.

Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described in detail, numerous changes can be made within the principles of the invention which is to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A detachable coin container for attachment to Wearing apparel comprising:

an open, transparent receptacle, a cylindrical chamber disposed in said receptacle;

said chamber being proportioned to receive one or more earns;

a transparent cover hingedly secured to said receptacle forming a container having a closed chamber therein;

an arch formed on said receptacle, said arch comprising two upright members perpendicular to the outer surface of said receptacle and crosspiece members disposed parallel to the surface of said receptacle;

a flexible hook formed on said cover comprising a tongue projecting downwardly from said cover and having a detent disposed on said tongue;

said detent cooperating with said arch to form a releasable snap fastener;

a lens integrally formed in said cover;

a pin projecting from the bottom surface of said receptacle;

and a backing member having a clutch therein for receiving and releasably engaging said pin thereby detachably securing said container to said apparel.

2. A coin container as defined in claim 1 wherein said receptacle and cover are cylindrical.

3. A detachable coin container as defined in claim 1 including means confined in said chamber for cushioning objects carried in said container.

4. A coin container as defined in claim 1 including an image affixed to the inner surface of said lens thereby providing a detachable container and display device.

5. Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said backing member is cylindrical, the longitudinal axis thereof coincident with the longitudinal axis of said pin, said backing member having a recess therein; and a clutch centrally positioned in said backing member on the longitudinal axis thereof for releasably engaging said pin, said clutch being provided with a grip extending into said recess.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 645,302 3/1900 Simmonds 63-20 897,274 9/1908 Denton 63-20 X 1,655,365 1/1928 Gurtov 40152 X 2,145,071 1/1939 Cave 40152 2,339,364 1/1944 Thomas 401.5 3,141,546 7/1964 Leopoldi 206--.81 3,192,655 7/1965 Harn 401.5

2,107,697 2/1938 Groeschel et a1.

FOREIGN PATENTS 64,775 8/ 1946 Denmark.

GERALD M. FORLENZA, Primary Examiner.

F. E. WERNER, Assistant Examiner.

US. Cl. X.R.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION Patent No. 3 ,430 ,829 March 4 1969 Porter C. Wilson et a1.

It is certified that error appears in the above identified patent and that said Letters Patent are hereby corrected as shown below:

Column 4, line 20, "2,107,697" should read 2,107,698

Signed and sealed this 31st day of March 1970.

(SEAL) Attest:

WILLIAM E. SCHUYLER, JR.

Edward M. Fletcher, Jr.

Commissioner of Patents Attesting Officer 

